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New Orleans Mom offers a vibrant exploration of culinary delights and practical tips for families navigating the world of dining. This section not only showcases local cuisine but also provides insights on how to incorporate easy, family-friendly recipes into meal planning. From quick weeknight dinners to festive holiday treats, we aim to inspire busy parents with food and drink ideas the whole family will love.

Our team of local New Orleans contributors share their tried and true recipes like after-the-boil crawfish soup and homemade king cake to what to put in gumbo and a new twist on Mississippi pot roast. Moreover, the food and drink category emphasizes healthy eating habits through practical hacks. Tips on meal prepping through batch cooking and overnight oats and incorporating nutritious ingredients in quick and easy skillet recipes for weeknight meals for busy families.

New Orleans Mom is chock full of food and drink resources for moms in search of inspiration and guidance for meal preparation and dining experiences for their families. We blend the rich heritage of New Orleans cuisine with the modern needs of families, creating an inviting space for culinary exploration and community connection. Immerse yourself and uncover delightful ideas that unite families around the table!

With school and after school activities back in full swing we all need a few quick and easy dinners in our back pocket. Certain dinners lend themselves better to quick preparation, things like stir-fry, salad, seafood, breakfast for dinner,...
I am a born-and-raised New Orleans girl who was blessed enough to grow up eating my MawMaw's red beans and rice nearly every Monday. My husband, however, grew up in Colorado and the first time he'd ever had red beans...
Venison Recipes For The Hunter's Family Deer season is coming to an end so some of us have venison meat in our freezers. Once you get the meat back, depending on how you had it divided up at the butcher,...
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When I was pregnant, I knew what kind of mom I wanted to be. I would have nicely dressed children, they would have their hair done perfectly for school, and their lunches would be made up of dinosaur-shaped sandwiches...
Summer Break and the Grocery Budget School is out and the entire house is starving! This makes me question, "How the hell do y'all survive at school?" They are only allowed to eat on a schedule so why is it...
Level Up Your Canned Cinnamon Roll Game A year or so ago, TikTok was ablaze with the "hack" of pouring heavy whipping cream over refrigerated canned cinnamon rolls before baking to give them that ooey-gooey Cinnabon texture. I thought this...
"Get the Guy" Crawfish Pies When I was in college, I had a guy friend (who could barely scramble an egg) once ask me if I could teach him how to make an easy dish that would, ahem... basically bring all...
Well, since my last hack article, I STILL don’t have time to deal with all the things life throws at me. So, I’ve continued to cut corners with a few more hacks and tips that seem a bit unconventional...
Disclosure :: this post contains affiliate links. Why You Should Invest In A French Press :: The Coffee Upgrade I Never Knew I Needed About a year ago, my husband and I took our kids to upstate New York to see...
Several years ago, my mother-in-law shared a recipe for Apple Pie Moonshine with me. It's not a true moonshine, it's more like a big batch cocktail that's super strong. It's got an incredible apple cinnamon flavor with a hint...
Fall is such a fun time of the year. Sweaters, fuzzy hats, s'mores, and firepits. Fall also symbolizes the beginning of the holiday season. Here are some quick and fun Holiday cocktails that are sure to be a hit...
Ask any of my close friends and they’ll tell you that I bombarded them with promo codes when I first heard of services like Shipt and Walmart Grocery Pickup. Convenience, all wrapped up in a shiny, user-friendly app… this...
Missing out on French Quarter Fest this year? Bummer! Why not create a fest favorite at home? Muriel's Crawfish & Goat Cheese Crepes are one of my must-have dishes when we are at French Quarter Fest, so I tried...